GitHub Actions pricing: plans, free tier & real monthly cost

Run tests and build checks on every pull request

Pricing verified Jul 2026.

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Free tier: Free for public repos and self-hosted runners; 2,000 free minutes/mo on private repos (GitHub Free)

GitHub Actions plans compared

PlanMonthlyBilled annuallyLimits
Included minutesFree2,000 min/mo (Free) to 50,000 (Enterprise) included with your GitHub plan; unlimited for public repos

Overage billed per minute: Linux $0.006, Windows $0.010 (2x multiplier), macOS $0.062 (10x). Included minutes come with the GitHub plan, which is priced separately — see GitHub.

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GitHub Actions pricing FAQ

Does GitHub Actions have a free tier?

Yes. Free for public repos and self-hosted runners; 2,000 free minutes/mo on private repos (GitHub Free)

How much does GitHub Actions cost?

GitHub Actions is free to use — Free for public repos and self-hosted runners; 2,000 free minutes/mo on private repos (GitHub Free).

How up to date is this GitHub Actions pricing?

We last verified it in Jul 2026 against GitHub Actions's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.